Remove/install supporting joint on wheel carrier - AR35.20-P-0116-01CW

MODEL 204, 207, 212, 218, 231 

Fig 1: Identifying Extraction And Insertion Tool (202 589 00 43 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Insertion Tool (204 589 02 43 00)

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Removing 

1. Pull supporting joint (7a) using extraction and insertion tool (01) out of wheel carrier (7).
2. Remove extraction and insertion tool (01) with supporting joint (7a).
   Fig 3: Supporting Joint On Wheel Carrier Remove/Install Components

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   Install 

3. Attach insertion tool (02) with supporting ball joint (7a) to wheel carrier (7).

   Coat lubricant paste onto rubber boot of supporting ball joint (7a), then slide on thrust piece of insertion tool (02) with a rotary movement.

   Position rubber boot of supporting ball joint (7a) fully in thrust piece, otherwise the rubber boot may be damaged during assembly.

4. Install supporting joint (7a) using insertion tool (02) in direction of travel into wheel carrier (7).

   The supporting joint (7a) is correctly pulled in when it is seated in the center of the wheel carrier eye (7b).

   Fig 4: Installing Supporting Joint Using Insertion Tool

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